DA welcomes court ruling declaring CoJ's VIP protection policy unlawful and unconstitutional
The controversial policy, which was adopted by the council in March of the previous year, aimed to increase the security detail for the mayor, his Cabinet, and the Speaker.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has welcomed the High Court's ruling that declared the City of Johannesburg's VIP protection policy unlawful and unconstitutional.
The controversial policy, which was adopted by the council in March of the previous year, aimed to increase the security detail for the mayor, his Cabinet, and the Speaker.
Under the policy, the mayor is assigned ten bodyguards and six blue-light vehicles, while the Speaker receives eight bodyguards and five cars.
DA regional leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, said she’s glad the court has upheld the party’s position that the policy was unconstitutional.
"The DA has always maintained that money should be spent on residents and not on expensive VIP bodyguards for politicians. We will always stand on the side of the residents of Johannesburg and the rule of law, something the City of Johannesburg will now be forced to abide by."